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For those that don’t know, the Inca Trail is a 4 day trek leading from Kusicancha at 2850m above sea level right through some of Perus most stunning scenery, over Dead Womans pass, at 4200m, and eventually into Machu Pichu. The Inca Trail was the traditional and spiritual walk of the Incas, to reach Machu Pichu, their holy city. Me (Holly 27) and my husband (Ollie 28), newlyweds, had committed to doing the trek months before as part of our honeymoon adventure, and whats more we’d committed to doing it in our VivoBarefoot Ultra shoes. The reason for this was simple, we value health and wellbeing and strongly believe that simpler is better. According to the hiking company, the list of gadgets, gismos and equipment required for the trek was enormous and preposterous and we thought, perhaps naively, this list wasn’t intended for us. We wanted to strip back. A tent, a sleeping bag, a change of clothes and some light weight walking shoes. In the twelve months leading up to our honeymoon, between us we had completed, several 10k runs, zorb footballing, muddarella and tough mudder in our Vivos and so we packed our backpacks with confidence. On 31st November 2014 we arrived in Cusco. Immediately we encountered hundreds of tourists, all embarking or returning from the Inca Trail, all with heavy duty hiking boots, some even had hiking trousers which, I didn’t know was a thing. After several discussions we decided to persevere with our Vivos. We met the guide the night before we left and decided not to bring it up with him incase he tried to convince us otherwise. On the morning we got in the van to head to Chilca. We received a couple of sideways glances at our Vivos from other guides and people doing the trek but no one dissuaded us from wearing them. We met up with the group we were walking with, all of whom had huge, bulky, hiking boots, and all had opted to hire two proper hiking sticks. In the interest of freedom and mobility we had decided against the hiking sticks. So we headed off, through the gate at Kusicancha and onto the first day of the trail. Day 1 - 11km - 300m down 400m up The first day was a win for Vivo, we skitted along the paths and up the well cut steps, our loads probably 2 kilos lighter than our fellow trekkers, amid their complaints about the awkward and unnecessary walking sticks and sweaty feet. That night Ollie played football with the locals in his Vivos, only boys allowed! After we washed our feet and shoes in a bowl of hot water and were refreshed, ready for the next day. Day 2 - 12km - 1200m up and 850m down The second day was a ginormous triumph for Vivo. Because we had less weight and more agility we had established ourselves as the front runners in the group, always reaching check points 15 minutes before most of the others in our group. At this point, 2 members of our group were suffering with horrible blisters from their hiking boots. As the blisters started so did the interest and questions about the intriguing vivobarefoot shoes. The higher we went on the trail the wetter it got. The hiking boots were becoming drenched with sweat and rain water. Thankfully our amphibious Vivos weren’t. On the descent down off Dead Womans pass we perhaps saw the one negative to our plan, grip. The hiking boots were grippier, this coupled with the walking sticks made the descent technically easier for the others, however we still lead the way at a considerable pace, using hands, feet and caution as nature intended. We made it to camp fast and without incident. Leer más

As a sports science graduate, I began my working life in the fitness industry and spent many an hour working out in the gym. I've tried various different barefoot shoes for my training and always found VIVOBAREFOOT shoes to be comfortable, functional and hard wearing. I've since re-trained and am now a teacher but my interest in understanding human movement remains strong.Leer más

A recent feature in Runner’s World magazine, talking about our shoes, Jing Jing and Porto, highlighted the importance of wearing shoes that are good for your feet every day, not just when you’re running. Rest days are essential to a good running schedule, and so are the shoes you wear for them. Leer más

"I changed my whole shoes collection. I feel strong, my feet feel strong and next sunday I will run my first half marathon."

Origin, the yoga, culture and conscious lifestyle magazine gave Vivo the seal of approval when they featured our five leading performance shoes, naming Vivobarefoot as their favourite athletic shoe brand. Here at Vivo we’ve got a footwear solution for every occasion, and with this selection of barefoot performance shoes, there’s always a reason to get outside and explore your surroundings, as nature intended. Leer más

Buying shoes used to be something I didn’t associate with fun. As I have incredibly sensitive feet, it used to be nearly impossible for me to find shoes that didn’t make my feet hurt or chafe and by the end of the day have my poor feet covered in blisters. It was not until I read about the revolutionary barefoot shoes and tried on a pair that changed everything. Prior to winning my pair of Jing Jing in the Festive Giveaway, I owned three pairs of Vivobarefoot shoes (One, Freud, Gobi Hi Top). Leer más

My wife, two year old daughter and I had flown to Fairbanks, Alaska to spend Christmas with my wife's family and I was eager to explore the brave the cold and winter wonderland. Coming from the mountains of Utah the idea of running in the cold was a not a new concept for me, but running in temperatures below zero was a totally different endeavour. It was nearly 10am and daylight was just beginning to brighten the Alaskan day, the ice and snow glittering in the early light. I laughed to my wife commenting that maybe it was ill-advised to run when it was nearly 20 below zero, and then went downstairs to get dressed for my run. Leer más

The New Year is fast approaching, leaving the season of goodwill, mince pies and drinks parties behind it. December is a time for celebration, catching up with loved ones and indulging in all things delicious, but the weeks of work dos in dainty heels soon takes its toll and it’s no surprise that most of us wake up on New Year’s Day with a saw head, achy feet and the desire to make a healthy change for the better. Leer más

This week on BBC Radio Four's The Bottom Line, our fearless leader Galahad Clark talks to host Evan Davis about the history of Clarks shoes and setting up VIVOBAREFOOT. Also on the show Evan is joined by Black Sheep Brewery's Founder and Chairman Paul Theakston as well as Virgine Taittinger founder of Virginie T Champagne. Leer más

Our latest range of Soul of Africa shoes have landed and are ready to find their way onto your feet. These limited edition shoes made from beautiful unlined, natural leathers, hand made in Ethiopia and, like all VIVOBAREFOOT shoes, allow your feet to thrive as nature intended. Leer más

The all new Gobi Hi Top has arrived! Our brand new women's winter boot is here and available now. We've used a cosy shearling on the inside of the new Gobi Hi Top to help trap the air and keep your feet warm. This shearling lined top half of the boot can be folded down for a slightly different look. Leer más

Are you a runner, is this you? Here's a nice short film by Matan Rochlitz & Ivo Gormley. It's an intimate yet anoymous running film that explores the thoughts and emotions of people running around Victoria Park, London. Leer más

“All in all, my first experience with VivoBarefoot's Handcut series a la the Porto desert boot has been a big success. These boots dress you up, and they do it thanks to their premium build and fashionable cut. It's also worth pointing out that they seem very well constructed and should hold up very well over time.” Justin from BirthdayShoes.com Leer más

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